Review on Polymer/Carbon Nanotube Composite Focusing Polystyrene Microsphere and Polystyrene Microsphere/Modified CNT Composite: Preparation, Properties, and Significance

In recent times, carbon nanotubes play a promising role in a wide variety of technical applications due to improved structural properties, multifunctional features, mechanical strength, and electrical properties. Initially, problems interrelated to dispersion and alignment of nanotubes inside polymer/carbon nanotubes nanocomposites have been discussed. Fabrication methods and properties of polymer/carbon nanotubes nanocomposites were also highlighted. Main spotlight of the review article was the preparation, properties, and applications of polystyrene microspheres. The carbon nanotubes functionalization and physical/covalent grafting of polystyrene microspheres onto the sidewall of nanotubes is a rousing research spot. The article also evaluates the characteristics and potential applications of polystyrene microsphere-grafted-modified carbon nanotubes.